Excellent
#334 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 4% in state
Morgan EL Magnet School
Elementary School · Galveston ISD · Galveston, TX
A Galveston ISD elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 660, Galveston, TX 77553
- Math 54% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morgan EL Magnet School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Morgan EL Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,917/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Satori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Moody Early Childhood CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK | 1.2 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Ambassadors Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Galveston ISD
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morgan EL Magnet School is listed in GALVESTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morgan EL Magnet School
Morgan EL Magnet School is a public elementary school in Galveston, TX, part of Galveston ISD, serving approximately 572 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morgan EL Magnet School
What grades does Morgan EL Magnet School serve?
Morgan EL Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Morgan EL Magnet School?
Morgan EL Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan EL Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan EL Magnet School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morgan EL Magnet School rank in TX?
Morgan EL Magnet School ranks #334 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Morgan EL Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morgan EL Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Morgan EL Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morgan EL Magnet School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Morgan EL Magnet School a charter school?
No, Morgan EL Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morgan EL Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Morgan EL Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morgan EL Magnet School?
95.5% of students at Morgan EL Magnet School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Galveston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (409) 761-6700
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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